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Full manual film camera with EOS mount?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:00 am    Post subject: Full manual film camera with EOS mount? Reply with quote

Now that I've switched over to canon and have adapters on all my Nikon lenses my FM2 is seeing a lot less use. Having to take off the adapter everytime I want to use a lens is really becomming a pain. Are there any full manual cameras like the FM2 out there that have an EOS or EOS convertible mount?


PostPosted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, there are many!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS

Check out that list.


PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 9:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

edit: well, this one is?
Click here to see on Ebay

why didn't I bid for this? Confused


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting - looks like I may be able to sell the FM2 and get an EOS 1 or 1N

Hows the battery life on these? The whole reason I like the FM2 is if the battery dies all I lose is metering. I assume with these theres no mechanical backup, and all functions require the battery? I will not be using AF ever


PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I realistically only need an accurate spot meter - Im never going to use anything other than fully manual with any of these. Weather sealing, durablility, and battery life are most important to me - this is a camera I want to just stick in the bag and never have to worry about. AF will never be used as I dont plan on using any canon lenses with it. I will only be using manual flash.

How does the durability of the 1N compare to the 3? Weather sealing? The 3 is significantly newer and about the same weight / size while the 1N is much cheaper......

edit: Forgot to mention Im trying to budget this by selling my FM2, so lets say $150 (which unfortunately prices out the 1V which would
obviously be my first choice!)

edit: How does the 3 series compare for manual focus to the 1N? I love having a 100 percent viewfinder....97 percent aint bad I guess?


PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I personally have EOS 30 which is a step behind eos 1 or 3 but it is really cheap to get and it is as good camera as more expensive brothers.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-eos-30-film-slr-review-4380


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the battery goes on the EOS nothing will work. I would reconsider selling the Nikon. I'd mothball it and get an EOS to try. I think you would go back to the Nikon.

I have regretted selling my FM and FM2. My most stupid decision camera wise.